Yuken Europe: Leading the Charge in Hydraulic Engineering for a Sustainable Future In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, staying at the forefront of hydraulic engineering is essential. Yuken Europe, part of the global Yuken group with a legacy dating back to 1929, is set to make a significant impact at […]

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Yuken’s Hydraulic Power Unit Configurator In the ever-evolving landscape of hydraulic engineering, precision and customisation are paramount. Yuken Europe, a leader in hydraulic solutions, is setting a new standard with its Hydraulic Power Unit Configurator. This innovative tool, overseen by qualified hydraulic engineers, is empowering professionals in the aviation, film […]

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Yuken’s 2023: A Year of Innovation and Expansion 2023 has been an incredible year for Yuken, filled with exciting projects that showcase our commitment to excellence and innovation. From contributing to the University of Manchester’s renowned School of Engineering, to expanding our workshop at Yuken HQ, we’ve been at the […]

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Unveiling Yuken’s Cutting-Edge Hydraulic Equipment: A Comprehensive Catalogue Review    In the ever-evolving world of hydraulic engineering, the demand for high-performance and efficient equipment continues to rise. Addressing this need, Yuken, a renowned player in the hydraulic solutions arena, has unveiled its latest Hydraulic Equipment Catalogue. Here, we’ll delve into […]

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Celebrating Yuken Europe’s Carbon Efficiency Certificate We’re excited to share some fantastic news with you with the awarding of a prestigious certificate for our exceptional carbon efficiency which underscores our unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability. This recognition signifies our dedication to reducing our carbon footprint and making a positive impact […]

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Maintenance Engineering Report  Yuken Europe is at the forefront of driving industrial innovation, providing cutting-edge solutions that optimise efficiency and enhance productivity across various sectors. In this blog post, we delve into the highlights of the ‘Industry in Motion’ 2023 Maintenance Engineering Report recently published by HP News Magazine. This […]

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Yuken Europe’s Innovative Compactors Waste management is a critical concern for industries across the globe, with a pressing need to minimise waste volume, reduce environmental impact, and optimise operational efficiency. Here, we explore three innovative compactors offered by Yuken Europe: the 18L Can Compactor, the Cardboard Trays and Packaging Compactor, […]

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Advancing Hydraulic Solutions for a Sustainable Future Yuken Europe has been at the forefront of hydraulic engineering, providing innovative solutions across a wide range of industries. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, Yuken Europe has consistently delivered groundbreaking projects that demonstrate their expertise with hydraulic systems.  We explore three […]

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What is Hydraulics  Hydraulics is a branch of engineering that deals with the mechanical properties and use of fluids, in engineering applications. It involves the study of fluid mechanics and the principles of fluid behavior under pressure and flow. Hydraulic systems utilise the properties of fluids, typically oil or water, […]

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Manchester University Hydraulic Ring main System Being the first university to offer a degree in engineering, the University of Manchester has a pioneering legacy. The client: University of Manchester  Their school of engineering offers research that is academically excellent, advancing engineering knowledge and addressing challenges of industrial and societal importance. […]

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We’re Hiring – Area Sales Engineer for Yuken Europe based in the UK Yuken Europe Limited are actively looking to recruit an Area Sales Engineer ideally placed in the midlands. We are Yuken is a global company which has provided world class hydraulic engineering services and superior service levels to […]

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Yuken Europe find a ecological solution for drawbridge at Brockholes Nature Reserve Brockholes Nature Reserve, part of the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester & North Merseyside, aims to make nature accessible to all. This once active quarry site is now a 250-acre nature reserve and home to lots of different wildlife […]

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Yuken Europe work as part of the team to deliver a multi-million-pound upgrade to the Mersey Ferries which has safety at its heart.   After closing for two years, commuters and tourists are welcomed back to the Mersey Ferry route from Liverpool to Wallasey. The upgrade to the ferry terminal […]

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Yuken helps to alleviate the environmental impacts by providing a product that keeps the blades turning, powering businesses and homes in this time of ever-rising fossil fuels. Yuken Europe are committed to supporting the global challenges facing businesses and manufacturers. Their products, famed for their Japanese precision engineering, are not […]

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Last month Hideharu Nagahisa, President, Yuken Kogyo, and group president, spoke with Newsweek about how the business is shifting its business model to represent the core issues of globalisation, digitalisation and sustainability trends.  “Our hydraulic products contribute to the wind power generation and electric vehicles.” Hideharu Nagahisa spoke of the […]

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This month Yuken Europe featured in the Mersey Maritime’s monthly magazine as Member of the Month. We were delighted as we work with many maritime customers including The Steam Packet Company and Merseytravel who operate the famous Mersey Ferry. Mannie Saunders, Managing Director of Yuken Europe speaks to Mersey Maritime […]

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Another fantastic project delivered by Yuken Europe A collaboration between Yuken Europe  and Marine Container Test Services has produced a revolutionary hydraulic solution in the world of logistics. The partnership, together with Oxford Rail Strategies and Bootle Containers, sees a new swap body that will contribute to the reduction of […]

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Over the last few months, the team at Yuken Europe has been expanding due to some of the exciting projects and developments in the business. We say hello to three of the new starters Breanainn, Lindsey and Amelia.   Breanainn McKee, Design Engineer Prior to completing a Masters in Mechanical […]

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Following on from the success of the MACH show in Birmingham, we recap on the Hydraulic machines/ solutions that we had on show. Focusing on the green agenda, Yuken Europe showcased 4 machines: the Kiriko, Kiriko Compact, Senorless DA, and the Energy Saving Diode. Read on to learn about the […]

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We are thrilled to be exhibiting at the MACH Exhibition 4-8 April 2022 at the NEC in just a few weeks’ time. Focusing on the green agenda, we will be showcasing 4 of our machines: the Kiriko, Kiriko Compact, Senorless DA, and the Energy Saving Diode. Read on to learn […]

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How to reduce carbon emissions in your industry with Yuken’s PET Bottle Compactor and Multi Compactor. With the government striving for net zero emissions by 2050, industry needs to look at ways to combat emissions, whilst continuing to improve processes and streamline production. These actions include energy efficiency; switching fuel […]

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Summary of Job Role The Sales /Customer Services role is important to the operation of the company’s sales function and we invite enthusiastic and committed candidate to apply for the  position.  Candidates should have previous experience working in a sales/customer services environment as this position will be the first point […]

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Role : Project Administrator Role purpose : To ensure all the direct and indirect requirements for administration within the engineering department are completed to the highest standard. Job description Raising purchase order numbers with instruction from Project Engineers. Being commercially alert and raising any cost implications to the Engineering Team. […]

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Helping you to achieve your environmental objectives: The Yuken Pressurised Waste Food Separator and Compactor and the Yuken Plastic Waste and Plastic Bag Compactor can reduce waste in your  manufacturing process. What are the take homes from COP26? The recent Glasgow Climate Pact involving 197 countries, negotiated towards an agreed […]

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Kiriko Automatic can support Climate Change and the challenges ahead With the COP26 summit taking place in Glasgow in November 2021 it is important that we are moving in the right direction to tackle climate change. With 196 countries taking part in this major climate conference industry and each one [...] Read more  

Save yourself time, space and money with a Briquette (Kiriko) Machine Save time, space and money with a briquette machine from Yuken. A briquette machine, also known as a Kiriko machine, is an automatic shavings compactor that uses hydraulic power to compress metal shavings and chips, created by machines when […]

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LSVG/LSVHG High-Speed Linear Servo Valves: Uses and Benefits Electro hydraulic servo valves are electrically operated valves that control how hydraulic fluid is sent to an actuator. These types of valves provide precise control of position, velocity, pressure and force and can deliver instantaneous and accurate responses. LSVG/LSVHG series High-Speed Linear […]

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Advantages of using a hydraulic system Many industries use hydraulic systems because they have advantages over mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems. They transmit power by using the pressure of an in-compressible fluid, usually oil, within a sealed system. They are used everywhere as you can see from the examples below: […]

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Whitepaper: Servo Valve Design for Faster Response in Motion Systems and also Low Contamination Susceptibility. ABSTRACT Servo valves are continuing to experience more demand as time goes on due to affordable sophisticated electronic controls that are now more available than ever in the market today. The problem with most of […]

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Repair or Replace: What is the best option for my hydraulic valve? Even the most reliable and well-made hydraulic valves can become fatigued and break down. A damaged valve can often stop a hydraulic system from operating completely which will cause problems and damage productivity. Many people wonder whether they […]

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The History of Hydraulics Mankind has been utilising fluids as a source of energy for millennia. From the humble days of using water to turn mills to complex modern-day fluid power; our ability to harness fluid energy has improved rapidly. We now use fluid power in our aptly named hydraulics. […]

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What to take into account when selecting valves. When you are designing a hydraulic system, choosing the right valves is crucial. However, it’s only one small key part of a much larger process. Yuken are here to help you gain a little insight into how best to select valves, as […]

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MULTI FUNCTION HYDRAULIC TEST RIG NEARING COMPLETION Yuken have been working on a multi function Hydraulic test rig and Power Unit for a UK based hydraulic company. The Unit is nearing completion with all of the design build pipework commissioning and testing done by our in house team of designers […]

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YUKEN ATTEND HANNOVER MESSE SHOW Yuken once again attended the Hannover Messe Show from the 24th to 28th April 2017. The show was a huge success, and we would like to thank everyone who took the time to come and see us on our stand. We look forward to speaking to you […]

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YUKEN NEWS There’s quite a few things happening here at Yuken behind the scenes. Currently, we are upgrading and streamlining our valve assembly line, removing and upgrading old test and assembly equipment and fully integrating to our order processing. This will provide a more efficient and quicker service. Our Projects [...] Read more